Doc - Chef Rui Paula Menu Overview

Nestled in the scenic locale of Folgosa, Portugal, DOC - Chef Rui Paula offers a culinary journey that marries tradition with innovative flair. This menu presents a thoughtfully curated array of dishes, perfect for food lovers eager to explore new flavors and textures crafted with local ingredients and expert technique.

Starters

Begin your dining experience with delicacies such as the creamy queijo fresco paired with earthy beterraba and crunchy frutos secos. The Ovo a baixa temperatura e alheira offers a perfectly slow-cooked egg complemented by Portuguese sausage. Seafood lovers can delight in the smoky nuances of Enguia fumada with fresh maçã and exotic galengal, or savor the luxurious Carabineiro do Algarve accompanied by wild rice. Fresh oysters and a selection of national cheeses and Presunto pata negra provide classic Portuguese tastes, while the opulent Caviar Oscietra, optionally paired with Champagne Cattier RP3 Millésimé, elevates your start to an unforgettable level.

Mains

The main courses at DOC highlight regional ingredients elevated by Chef Rui Paula's creative touch. Taste the delicate robalo served with chewy cevadinha and tender bivalves, or savor the classic bacalhau braseado with hearty grão de bico. Sharing dishes include the rich arroz caldoso de peixe e lavagante, perfect for two. Meat options showcase the succulent cachaço de porco bísaro accompanied by polenta and amêijoa, or the premium wagyu paired with broccoli and black bean sauce. For a cozy feast, try the pá de cordeiro de leite with oven-baked rice, designed for sharing. Vegetarian guests are treated to innovative dishes like seitan with topinambour and hazelnuts or linguine tossed in a three-cheese spinach sauce.

Desserts

Conclude your meal with a creative range of desserts that balance texture and flavor. Refresh with A fruta e a sopa de eucalipto, a unique fruit and eucalyptus soup. Indulge in the crisp crepe crocante filled with silky leite creme or enjoy the intriguing pudim de azeite, honey, and yuzu. For adventurous palates, the chocolate dessert with wasabi, raspberry, and shoyu offers an exciting fusion of tastes. The classic mil folhas with apple, caramel, and vanilla provides a comforting finish to your dining experience.

Special Menus

For a truly immersive experience, explore the Menu Degustação options featuring 10 or 16 moments, including vegetarian selections. These tasting menus showcase the chef's mastery in presenting progressive dishes that highlight the best of Douro Valley's flavors and seasonal ingredients, offering an elegant journey through Portuguese cuisine.

Drinks and Pairings

Complement your meal with a curated selection of local Douro wines expertly recommended by the knowledgeable staff to perfectly accompany each course. Whether you prefer a crisp white, robust reds, or sophisticated champagnes to accompany your caviar, the wine list enhances every flavor on the menu.

A dining destination for savoring the Douro's finest

DOC - Chef Rui Paula invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in a sequence of artfully presented dishes that celebrate Portuguese heritage and contemporary culinary artistry. With attentive service, scenic river views, and an atmosphere that encourages conversation and discovery, this restaurant is an essential stop for discerning travelers and gourmets exploring Portugal.

Starters Queijo fresco, beterraba e frutos secos; Ovo a baixa temperatura e a alheira; Caldo do mar; Enguia fumada, maçã e galengal; Carabineiro do Algarve e arroz selvagem; Ostras; Presunto pata negra; Seleção de queijos nacionais; Caviar Oscietra.
Mains Robalo com cevadinha e bivalves; Bacalhau braseado e grão de bico; Arroz caldoso de peixe e lavagante; Cachaço de porco bísaro, polenta e amêijoa; Wagyu, bróculos e molho de feijão preto; Pá de cordeiro de leite com arroz de forno; Seitan, topinambour e avelãs; Linguine, molho três queijos e espinafres.
Desserts A fruta e a sopa de eucalipto; Crepe crocante de leite creme; Pudim de azeite, mel e yuzu; Chocolate, wasabi, framboesa e shoyu; Mil folhas de maçã, caramelo e baunilha.

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Cais da Folgosa, Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-214 Folgosa, Portugal

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